Brad Willsey named registrar-elect for the Alberta College of Pharmacy October 29, 2024 Brad will assume the registrar position January 1, 2025, replacing retiring Greg Eberhart. Read more ➞
Council approves amendments to ACP Bylaws October 29, 2024 Amendments to take effect January 1, 2025. Read more ➞
Leadership in the pharmacy October 29, 2024 Learning the standards: All regulated members play key leadership roles. Read more ➞
Out-of-province practitioners’ prescribing authority should be recognized October 29, 2024 Any Canadian-based health practitioner’s prescribing authority is valid, even if their profession does not have that authority in Alberta. Read more ➞
NAPRA publishes updated entry-to-practice competencies for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians October 29, 2024 Of note are competencies required for sterile and hazardous compounding. Read more ➞
ACP has launched new licensee and proprietor education programs October 15, 2024 Pharmacy teams and owners can all benefit from these new programs. Read more ➞
Licensees and proprietor’s representatives must complete new learning program October 15, 2024 All licensees and proprietor’s representatives must complete applicable learning before applying to renew the pharmacy’s 2025-26 licence. Read more ➞
Seasonal immunization information webpage update October 15, 2024 New information is available for pharmacy teams as the 2024-25 immunization season kicks off. Read more ➞
Two vaccines newly categorized as Schedule II drugs October 15, 2024 Prevnar 20™ (for pneumococcus) and Abrysvo™ (for respiratory syncytial virus) are available now through publicly funded programs. Read more ➞
First aid and CPR training courses are not valid when taken solely online October 15, 2024 Courses must be offered in Canada and at least a portion must be in person to meet ACP requirements. Read more ➞
